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Nigeria’s army rescues 33 hostages after gunmen attack in Zamfara state
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Nigeria’s army will keep chasing Zamfara kidnappers, but ransom networks will remain the bigger problem.

Zamfara remains one of Nigeria’s most volatile kidnapping zones, so a clean rescue is notable even if the broader security problem persists. The story also underscores how entrenched ransom-driven abductions remain in the northwest.

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Zamfara remains one of Nigeria’s most volatile kidnapping zones, so a clean rescue is notable even if the broader security problem persists. The story also underscores how entrenched ransom-driven abductions remain in the northwest.

Curated summary

Nigeria’s army said troops rescued 33 people kidnapped by armed men in Tsafe area of north-western Zamfara state on Saturday afternoon. Soldiers and police moved in after the abduction and found the kidnappers taking the hostages to an unknown place. The gunmen fled into nearby bushes after troops opened fire, and the army said all 33 hostages were recovered without casualties.

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Nigeria’s army rescues 33 hostages after gunmen attack in Zamfara state

Troops and police intercepted kidnappers in Tsafe area, forcing them to flee and recovering all 33 people alive.

BBC News·53m ago
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